What do we offer?
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Field Trips:
Take your class on a field trip to the Wildlife Education Center, Outdoor Discovery Center or the Hudson River for an interactive, hands-on program aligned to NYS Standards. **You may reserve the use of Grasshopper Grove, the Museum's Nature Play space for an additional $50 per hour, per class. Please be sure to let the Director of Programming know if you will be adding this options when booking your program.**
Maple Sugar Tours............……………...All Grades
Introduction to Animals......................Pre-k & K
Who lives at the Pond?.................…...Pre-k & K
Tools, Toys and Tales of the Native Americans.....Pre-K,K,1,
Animal Kingdom...................................1,2
Aquatic Adaptations............................1,2,3
Incredible Insects........................….....2,3,4,5
World of Frogs......................................2,3,4
Native Americans: Meeting your Basic Needs...…...2,3,4,5
Forest Ecology Ramble..............….....2,3,4,5
Hudson River Study..................…......2,3,4,5
Hudson River Site
Paleontology.....................................2,3,4,5
Reptiles and Amphibians................2,3,4,5
Habitats of the Hudson...................2,3,4
Symbols of New York.......................3,4,5
Wildlife History of New York…………3,4,5
Pond Ecology.............................…......4,5
*Please call 845-534-5506 ext 209 to inquire about parent chaperones*
In-School Programs:
Our environmental educators can come to your classroom with our hands-on, interactive programs aligned to NYS Standards. Use a program to launch a unit, sum up a unit, or reinforce classroom curricula.
Introduction to Animals.................Pre K,K
Tools, Toys and Tales of the Native Americans.....Pre-K, K,1,2
Animal Kingdom.....................................1,2
Paleontology.....................................2,3,4,5
Reptiles & Amphibians........................2,3,4,5
Incredible Insects...............................2,3,4,5
Habitats of the Hudson..........................2,3,4
Symbols of New York..........................3,4,5
Native American: Basic Needs...........3,4,5
Wildlife History of New York…………3,4,5
Programs for Preschools:
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is a regional leader in outdoor nature experiences for early childhood. Bring your pre-school children to our site for an adventure in nature or let us come to you and bring the wonders of nature to your classroom. **You may reserve the use of Grasshopper Grove, the Museum's Nature Play space for an additional $50 per hour, per class. Please be sure to let us know if you will be adding these options when booking your program.**
Large Audience Presentations:
Designed for groups larger than one classroom up to 80 students. Let us come to your school and be your partner in environmental education!
Reptiles and Amphibians of New York State
For in-school audiences up to 60. Grades 2 and up.Wildlife History of New York
For in-school audiences up to 60. Grades 3 and up
ABOUT OUR LOCATIONS
Programs take place at Three Exciting Locations!
Directions
WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER, CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NY
This site includes the Museum’s collection of live animals, interactive exhibits and trails. Programs begin with a live presentation in our Ogden Gallery. Then head out to the trail for a guided hike along woodland paths. Visit our Hall of Animals where there are many live native animals on exhibit. An outdoor picnic area is available and can comfortable accommodate 30 students. Remember your visit with a special purchase from our gift shop, with many items affordably priced under $5.
OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER, CORNWALL, NY
Our Field Study programs take place at this 177 acre site. More than 5 miles of well-marked trails feature a wide variety of habitats. Programs begin at the Visitors Center before heading outdoors to explore our region’s natural resources. After your program, enjoy a picnic lunch and explore the trails. Three picnic areas are available, one of which has a covered pavilion.
Hudson River Site: KOWAWESE UNIQUE AREA, PLUM POINT, NEW WINDSOR, NY
River Study programs are held at this beautiful Orange County Park just off of Rt. 9W. This park has spectacular views of Storm King Mountain and Bannerman’s Island. It is common to view boats traveling up and down the river, and to occasionally observe Bald Eagles! When your program has concluded, enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach or in the shaded picnic grove of the park.